Don't Try This at Home

The latest American thrillseeking fad has led to a predictable holiday headline: Christmas Tree Surfing Teen Sustains Head Injury.

Whether the kid tried to stand — crucial question — isn’t yet clear.

Thanks to Steve.

     posted 30 December 2009 by Michael Scott Moore

  1. Isn’t that more “tree tubing” rather than surfing?

    — Nicole    Dec 31, 02:08 am    #

  2. Yup.

    — Mike    Dec 31, 08:03 am    #

  3. I wouldn’t call this an “American thrillseeking fad” by any stretch, despite what KTLA or the LA Times says (aren’t they both Murdoch franchises?).

    — e    Jan 2, 12:02 pm    #

  4. The head injuries apparently were sustained before any tree was involved.

    — Tammi L Coles    Jan 4, 03:07 pm    #

  5. Really? That’s even dumber.

    — Mike    Jan 4, 03:29 pm    #